Russia
Here’s How Bad It’s Gotten Between Russia and the USA When Talking Syria
A tit-for-tat between Moscow and Washington shows how Syria conjures up deep animus at the Security Council.
On Gaza, Tough Diplomacy Ahead for USA at Security Council
I have an article in the Globe and Mail today gaming out some scenarios in which a Gaza ceasefire resolution may make its way through the Security Council.
Kofi Annan Never Really Had a Chance to Succeed
Kofi Annan has resigned from his post as joint UN/Arab League Special Envoy
Syria Ceasefire Deadline Passes…It’s All Up to Russia Now
April 10 came. April 10 went…and it appears that little has changed on the ground in Syria.
At the Security Council, Russia (Kind of) Endorses Regime Change in Syria
The Security Council issued a Presidential Statement on Syria today. It amounts to a huge shift in Russia’s stance on Syria.
Engage or Delay, Either Way Russia wins on Syria
There could be more than meets the eye surrounding Russia’s change of heart on supporting Security Council action on Syria.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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